ACMA confirmed the blocking of seven offshore operators in its March 2026 enforcement round. The blocked sites were accepting bets from Australian customers without holding valid Australian licences.
Under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001, it is illegal for operators to offer online gambling services to Australian residents without proper licensing from a state or territory authority. ACMA works with internet service providers to block access to non-compliant sites.
Since the blocking powers were introduced in 2019, ACMA has now blocked over 1,000 illegal gambling websites. The regulator uses a combination of consumer complaints, proactive monitoring, and intelligence sharing with international regulators to identify targets.
For Australian punters, this reinforces the importance of using only licensed bookmakers. All operators listed on LicensedBettingSites.com.au hold valid state or territory licences and are registered on ACMA's register of licensed interactive gambling providers.
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